Congenital herpes virus infection
MONDO:0042971An infectious embryofetopathy caused by infection with Herpesviridae.
Also known as: Herpesviridae caused infectious embryofetopathy, Herpesviridae infectious embryofetopathy, congenital herpes virus infection, congenital infection caused by herpes virus
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Congenital herpes virus infection itself.
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Fetal cytomegalovirus syndrome 14 trials
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Could a new drug help babies with a common but dangerous birth infection?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests an oral antiviral drug called letermovir in 12 infants born with symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. The goal is to find the right dose and see if it safely lowers the amount of virus in the body. Babies also receive standard treat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common antiviral protect babies from CMV in the womb?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the antiviral drug valacyclovir to pregnant women with a CMV-infected fetus could reduce the chance of the baby being born with serious symptoms. 41 pregnant women took high doses of valacyclovir daily for up to 23 weeks. The goal was to see if th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New study: can we diagnose CMV in newborns who fail hearing tests within the first month?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether newborns who fail their hearing screening can be diagnosed with congenital CMV infection and have a full hearing test before they turn one month old. Researchers tested 235 babies to see how quickly they could get results. The goal is to improve early…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Prenatal education may stop common virus that harms babies
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether teaching pregnant women about CMV risks and protective behaviors could prevent them from catching the virus. 582 women were enrolled early in pregnancy. The intervention involved brief counseling sessions. The goal was to reduce CMV infections that can c…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Simple hygiene advice may protect unborn babies from common virus
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether teaching pregnant women about hygiene habits can reduce their risk of catching cytomegalovirus (CMV) and passing it to their baby. Researchers will enroll 200 pregnant women in Brazil and provide counseling on behaviors like handwashing. The goal is to cu…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New study tests oral antiviral for newborns exposed to herpes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis Phase 1 study tested different doses of the oral antiviral drug valacyclovir in 17 newborns whose mothers had genital herpes. The goal was to find a dose that gives similar drug levels in the blood as the standard IV treatment. Researchers measured how the drug was processed…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks if CMV drug reaches fetus in second trimester
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the drug letermovir passes from a pregnant woman to her fetus during the second trimester. Seven women who were already scheduled to end their pregnancy for other reasons took part. The goal was to measure drug levels in fetal blood and amniotic fluid to …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New score could predict which CMV-Infected newborns will face hearing loss
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 254 newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection to find early signs that predict hearing loss or other brain-related problems at age 1. Researchers used clinical exams, brain scans, and lab tests to build a scoring system. The goal is to help doc…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:53 UTC